3 reasons you’re not losing weight
We all know losing weight is difficult. We all dream of that “summer body” and feeling our best. We try endless diets, workout routines, and supplements, but nothing sticks. Well, there may be a reason we can’t exactly get rid of those stubborn extra pounds.
When we are exercising and eating as healthy as we can, it is really frustrating not seeing the scale go down and the inches fall off. That feeling of being stuck is not fun. Well, don’t worry. We are going to go over all the reasons why you are not seeing weight loss progress, and how to help reach our goals.
REASON #1) YOU ARE CONSUMING TOO MANY CALORIES
One of the number 1 reasons people struggle to lose weight is from consuming too many calories. A lot of the time, we don’t even realize how many calories we are eating. We may think we are eating healthy and exercising enough, but in reality, we are still eating more calories than we are burning.
Here are few ways we may be consuming too many calories:
Not Tracking What you are Eating: Studies show that people who track what they eat in a day lose more weight than people who do not.
Eating too Quickly: More studies have shown that eating slowly and mindfully can help you feel fuller sooner and lead to long-term weight loss.
Not Consuming Enough Protein: Protein keeps us fuller longer. Research has shown a high protein diet aids in weight loss and lowered risk of heart disease.
Eating Too Many Processed Foods: High processed contain high amounts of calories, carbohydrates and added sugars which can lead to weight gain.
Overall, it is important we prioritize a high-protein diet consisting of whole foods in order to aid in our weight loss goals and maintaining a healthy body.
Reason #2 You are not Exercising Enough)
Being physically active is a great way to lose weight and see progress on the scale and your waistline! Creating a calorie deficit by burning more calories than you consume is one of the most effective ways to lose weight.
Exercise increases the efficiency of the body burning energy. Your body not only burns calorie during exercise, but as muscle mass increases, the body continues to burn calories while resting. In order to keep our metabolism running efficiently, we need to be moving our bodies.
Here are a few exercises you can incorporate into your routine to lose weight:
Walking: Walking not only is a great exercise for your physical body, but it is actually beneficial to our mental health as well.
Running: Running is a great cardio exercise to burn calories, build endurance, burn fat, and build muscle.
Lifting Weights: Resistance training aids in burning calories and building muscle.
Pilates and Yoga: Both pilates and yoga uses a series of precise, fluid movements along with a focus on the breath to strengthen the core muscles, improve posture, help alleviate back pain and prevent injury.
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): A short HIIT workout can burn as many calories as steady-state cardio with the short bursts of movement and shorter rest periods.
These are just a few different exercises that can aid in losing weight! Choose an exercise routine that works for you and makes YOU feel GOOD!
Reason #3) You Are Not Getting Enough SLEEP!
Sleep is one of the MOST important factors for your physical, mental, and emotional health.
Studies show that poor sleep is one of the main risk factors for obesity. Both too much sleep and not enough sleep have negative impacts on our health and are associated with obesity.
If you have trouble falling and staying asleep, here are a few things you can add to your evening routine to help get a quality night’s rest:
Get more sunlight during the day to regulate your circadian rhythm.
Reduce blue light exposure during the evening.
Don’t drink caffeine past 3pm.
Don’t nap in the middle of the day.
Take a melatonin supplement an hour before bed.
Drink a sleepy time tea before bed.
Don’t drink alcohol before bed.
Try lavender essential oils at night.
Take a hot bath with essential oils before bed.
Don’t eat a big meal right before bed.
Exercise regularly.
Invest in a comfortable mattress.
These are a few things that can aid in a quality night’s rest. Try one or more of these routines in the evening and notice the difference in your sleep quality! In order to stay on track with our weight loss goals, we need to make sure we are getting enough rest and set ourselves up for success each day.
So, if you are not seeing the results you want with losing weight, keep these 3 factors in mind! Invest in a journal to write down your goals and your routine to stay on track and see what works for you. Let’s all commit to living a healthier life one step at a time!
Xoxo,
Hailey
